Assistant Instructor of Communication Disorders

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Instructor, Instructional Faculty

Working Title
Assistant Instructor of Communication Disorders

Department
240710-Communication Disorders

Pay Rate
Per faculty salary model

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Exempt

Position Number
998610

Classification
Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998610.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; and (4) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2023 and continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2023. This is a 9-month appointment.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Carlotta Kimble, Ph.D., CCC - SLP, Search Committee Chair, Communication Disorders Program, email address: kimble@ucmo.edu.

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu> or (660)543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit
No

Work Location
Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date
01/15/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Purpose

The Communication Disorders Program at the University of Central Missouri ( UCM ) in Warrensburg invites applications for two 9-month , instructional faculty position beginning in the Fall Semester (August 2023). Responsibilities include (a) clinical supervision in Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders, (b) limited teaching in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs, and © engaging in program, university, and discipline service. Preference for one position will be given to individuals with experience in the healthcare setting; preference will be given for the second position for individuals with experience in the school setting working with autism.

Since 1871, the University of Central Missouri has been transforming students into lifelong learners who are dedicated to service. UCM is home to nearly 10,000 students who represent 43 states and 32 countries. UCM offers more than 150 programs of study and 40+ graduate programs. Our graduates are in high demand with 95 percent finding employment or continuing their education within six months of earning their degree. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, UCM is a state leader in program-specific accreditations through national associations.

The UCM Communication Disorders program offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. The program has held accreditation since 1969 from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Housed within the program is the Welch- Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders ( WSCCD ). The WSCCD provides student clinicians with on-campus diagnostic and treatment experiences involving individuals across the lifespan and with a wide range of communication and/or swallowing disorders at various levels of severity. On-campus clinical training is supported by specialty clinics that feature state-of-the- art materials, instruments, and facilities. Additionally, on-campus clinical training is supplemented by a variety of off-campus clinical opportunities.

Education & Formal Training
Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Computer Skills

Experience

Required Qualifications: – Possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology ( CCC - SLP ) for a minimum of 9 months prior to employment. – Hold or be eligible to obtain Missouri licensure.

Preferred Qualifications: Posses experience instructing and mentoring student clinicians, experience teaching at the university level, and experience building and sustaining a clinical caseload.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Special Working Conditions:
Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Ability to Keyboard

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Reference Letter 1
4. Vitae
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3

Optional Documents